Jan 23, 2025 · Ehomaki is a thick, rolled sushi traditionally enjoyed during the Japanese holiday, Setsubun (February 2, 2025). This unique custom involves eating the entire roll as a whole in silence! Doing so is believed to bring good luck for the year.

Feb 1, 2022 · Ehomaki is a thick sushi roll filled with seven delicious ingredients and eaten on Setsubun (February 3rd) every year to bring good luck! Celebrate this unique Japanese holiday with delicious homemade ehomaki!

These intriguing rolls are none other than Ehomaki, a Japanese culinary tradition deeply rooted in culture and fortune-telling. But what exactly is Ehomaki, and why is it such a significant part of the Setsubun celebration? Join us as we explore the origins, meaning, and traditions surrounding Ehomaki sushi rolls in 2025 and beyond.

Oct 24, 2024 · On the night of setsubun, it is tradition to eat a long sushi roll filled with seven different ingredients (to represent the Seven Gods of Fortune) called ehomaki, while facing the year’s “lucky” direction.

Jan 22, 2025 · Ehomaki is a long and thick sushi roll that we enjoy during Setsubun, a Japanese festival marking the transition from winter to spring. Bring good fortune with my modern version of homemade ehomaki that uses seven simple fillings!

Traditionally, ehomaki have seven different fillings, with each filling representing one of the Seven Gods of Fortune: Ebisu (integrity), Daikokuten (prosperity), Benzaiten (kindness), Bishamonten (dignity), Fukurokuju (popularity), Jurojin (longevity) and Hotei (generosity).

Jan 9, 2024 · Ehomaki, literally meaning “Lucky Direction Roll,” is a beloved part of Setsubun, the Japanese festival marking the beginning of spring. Join me as we delve into this tasty tradition, which is as much about culture and superstition as it is about culinary delight.

Jan 28, 2025 · While you can buy ehomaki at almost every supermarket and sushi shop around Setsubun, you can also try making your own at home. The best thing is that you get to decide what goes inside—there are no rules when it comes to that!

Also known as the lucky direction sushi, ehomaki is a sushi roll consisting of nori seaweed, vinegared rice, and seven different fillings, each representing one god of fortune. The fillings may vary, but they usually include cucumbers, dried gourd, eel, shiitake mushrooms, fish, egg omelet, or …

On February 3 (or 4, depending on the year), Setsubun marks one day before the official start of the new season in the lunar calendar. Here is all you need to know about Setsubun, including the meaning behind the festival, why you eat ehomaki sushi rolls, and why you throw fukumame beans at demons.